About Ian McKellen

See Sir Ian McKellen on Stage in London with Tolkien, Shakespeare, others and YOU. Presented by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and directed by Sean Mathias, the legendary actor and national treasure is coming to London in a new solo show at the Harold Pinter Theatre from Friday 20 September 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020.

“Taking this new Show to 80+ theatres around the country, has been a joyful birthday present to myself. I’ve played mainly in theatres I knew well as a young theatregoer and actor. On my birthday, I was in Bolton Town Hall where my dad used to work. It began last February with 15 theatres in Greater London and will end in Orkney" said McKellen. "Soon I will be back in London, for a limited season in the West End, raising much-needed funds for theatre charities. ... As for the show? Ask someone who’s seen it. Come and find out.”

“The theatre event of the year” – The Telegraph

"Warmth, wit and wizardry. In a line of 20th century legends including Gielgud and Olivier. Come one, come all and marvel" – The Telegraph